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Former Sox manager signs new book in Stoughton

Former Red Sox manager Terry Francona signs copies of his book at BJ's Wholesale Club in Stoughton.

STOUGHTON, Mass. -

Former Red Sox manager Terry Francona made a public appearance in Stoughton on Saturday to sign copies of his new book.

Hundreds of fans showed up at BJ's Wholesale Club to have Francona sign hisbook, which is entitled "Francona: The Red Sox Years."

The book covers his personal experiences on managing some of the most notable and notorious Red Sox players during his eight years at the helm. It also touches upon breaking the curse of the Bambino and leading the Red Sox to their first World Series win in 86 years in 2004 and again in 2007.

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